Gianluca Pessotto
Italian footballer and Juventus defender
Born
August 11th, 1970
54 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Italy
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Played professional football primarily as a left-back. Spent most of his career at Juventus, contributing to the team's successes in domestic and international competitions. Was part of the squad that won several Serie A titles and the UEFA Champions League in 1996. Represented the Italian national team, earning significant caps and participating in major tournaments during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Won multiple Serie A titles with Juventus
Contributed to Juventus's 1996 UEFA Champions League victory
Represented Italy in international competitions
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